become a Christian. So, in faith, we set out on what has been a blessed journey and three years later we continue to fulfill our mission, by God’s grace and using the gifts we have received from Him. Faith. Just what is this word “faith” that is in the name of our company and on the masthead of our magazine? The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers several definitions, one which is “firm belief in something for which there is no proof.” We find a better definition of our Christian faith in the Bible. Hebrews 11:1, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” (NLT) The concept of faith is a key foundation block of our Christian life. Another factor is the concept that faith requires trust. We do not have genuine faith in something or somebody until we have complete trust as well; the two go hand in hand.
O U R FA I T H by Craig Ruhl Just over three years ago, God gave Karen and me the vision and mission of creating a digital magazine. During one of our country photography road trips, we were discussing how we would like to combine our loves of photography, writing, and reading into a ministry that would fulfill our call to spread the wonderful news of Jesus Christ. We became filled with the Holy Spirit during that drive. Suddenly we were mentally downloading ideas and concepts at an alarming rate. As I remember that day, the admonishment to “be careful what you ask for” comes to mind. Because of that spirit-led brainstorming session, Faith On Every Corner magazine was birthed. The key component has always been “Faith.” It was our faith in Jesus Christ that we wanted to share. We also wanted to hear and read other people’s stories about their faith and how they were living through that faith in their families and communities. The Holy Spirit showed us how to use articles, stories, and photography to encourage and support our fellow Christians. We also believed that our magazine could help someone who was questioning or seeking to 30 | ON M AG A Z I N E N ACORNER ME FAITH EVERY
Once faith and trust have been established, the next step is to take action. In James 2:26, we are told, “Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” (NLT) You have likely heard one or more of these expressions: walk your talk, talk is cheap, or action speaks louder than words. Until we put our thoughts and words into practice, our faith lacks substance. The way we lead our lives says much about the strength of our faith. Karen and I became filled with the mission of sharing our faith with others, and that happened quickly. We shifted gears into considering how that sharing could be put into action. As we continued our drive that day, we talked about so much, making notes as we went. Karen has been a graphic designer, photographer, and writer for many years. I like to read, write, and edit. We each had years of business experience. Between us, we had the God-given gifts and talents to publish a faith-based digital magazine. We both had been on social media for over 25 years and knew many other Christians that we could approach for content, support, and encouragement. When we returned home that night, Karen got started on laying out the design of the first issue. We each wrote articles and stories that we felt would touch the hearts and stimulate the minds of our readers. Karen contacted friends and business associates who began contributing to the magazine. An idea had been born. It would soon learn to walk and
